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Thinking about a return to Atys
I played Ryzom years ago and had fun but I was trying to solo which was very difficult.
Lately I have been playing mmorpgs with a group of real-life friends and we are looking for a new game. Maybe it's time to return to Atys. I have some questions, though.
1) How many players can be in a team?
2) How active is the fight over outposts? Do they change hands often? What type of force is needed to take one? Is this just an activity for the large guilds with maxed-out characters or could a guild of 6 or 8 casual players hope to grab their own piece of real estate (until someone takes it back)?
3) When I last played the encyclopedia quests were just in the process of being added. They were incomplete and buggy but still the most interesting thing I did. Has any further progress been made on this system?
Thanks, Homins!
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I just started the 21-day Trial and so far I'm liking it. I can't answer your questions about outposts, but I can say that the quests were easy, informative and fun. I felt like some voice overs would be great.
Pros:
Cons:
I never got around to grouping, but I imagine it is possible. I didn't get to play as long as I'd like to, but thankfully I have almost a full month to play so I can take my time! So far? I give the game a 6/10. And I do so because I'm a stickler for character customization.
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Miles your pros and cons are so lopsided toward Pros I find it laughable that you give Ryzom a 6/10.
While I play Ryzom and wouldn't give it more than a 7-7.5 you obviously like the game and your cons proves it.
Almost an insult to give the game a six after that list of pros and cons.
You basically like Everything about ryzom except a few key binding/UI settings and character creation and it gets a 6? heh
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I quote myself "That's only because I'm a stickler for character customization". To me; character customization makes or breaks a game. If I can't make an attractive character, I'm not a happy fox! Please don't take it as an insult. I think you are takingi the rating too personally.
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I quote myself "That's only because I'm a stickler for character customization". To me; character customization makes or breaks a game. If I can't make an attractive character, I'm not a happy fox! Please don't take it as an insult. I think you are takingi the rating too personally.
~Miles "Tails" Prower out! Catch me if you can!
I don't think more options would have helped. the french cartoon type style Ryzom uses basically makes sure you have a retarded looking character.
I'm not taking it too seriously I just think its bloody hilarious how lopsided your pros and cons are. Hell if you didn't give a score people would basically think you gave the game a 8 or 9.
It's like gametrailers giving a game straight 9s and 10s and totaling the score as a 5. You basically laugh, scratch your head and block the reviewer.
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Waiting on: GW2, BP
Wait...wait. So what your saying is if the game had Aion type character creation and dog shit gameplay/options it would get a good/perfect score?
Because that's what you did basically but reversed.
You gave a game that's damn near perfect a "Stay the fuck away" score due to character creation.
I just think it's hilarious. Not trying to give you a hard time honestly. Your post made me laugh.
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No, I'm not saying that at all. I've played Aion and it had amazing character customization, but I still hated the game. You are now resulting to insulting me, and I really think you need to stop and go back to topic here. I'd really appreciate that, thanks.
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Ryzom's characters dont have make-up. They live in a sort of primitive state in Atys. You can change the shape of the face, tatoos and hair style / colour. You can change their body and height. It offers plenty in terms of individuality imo.
If you stand VERY still, and close your eyes, after a minute you can actually FEEL the universe revolving around PvP.
I was under the impression that Ryzom was a futuristic game?
"Ryzom, one of the best ROLE PLAYING Massively Multiplayer Online Game of the moment (MMORPG), is set more than 2000 years in the future, on a living, evolving world: beautiful Atys!"
I could be wrong. I'm a fox, not a fortuneteller!
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I was under the impression that Ryzom was a futuristic game?
"Ryzom, one of the best ROLE PLAYING Massively Multiplayer Online Game of the moment (MMORPG), is set more than 2000 years in the future, on a living, evolving world: beautiful Atys!"
I could be wrong. I'm a fox, not a fortuneteller!
~Miles "Tails" Prower out! Catch me if you can!
Yeah, the Karavan are futuristic, they are from outer space. But as far as homins and the Kami go, they are living in trees and huts in the jungle and desert.
The game has science fiction elements, but every day life on Atys is still dependable on the strength of your arms and the sharpness of your blade.
If you stand VERY still, and close your eyes, after a minute you can actually FEEL the universe revolving around PvP.
I was under the impression that Ryzom was a futuristic game?
"Ryzom, one of the best ROLE PLAYING Massively Multiplayer Online Game of the moment (MMORPG), is set more than 2000 years in the future, on a living, evolving world: beautiful Atys!"
I could be wrong. I'm a fox, not a fortuneteller!
~Miles "Tails" Prower out! Catch me if you can!
Yeah, the Karavan are futuristic, they are from outer space. But as far as homins and the Kami go, they are living in trees and huts in the jungle and desert.
The game has science fiction elements, but every day life on Atys is still dependable on the strength of your arms and the sharpness of your blade.
Fair enough. Thanks for that tid-bit of knowledge. I still think it needs better customization =P
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Well, maybe add a slider for completely different faces. I'll agree on that. Although, the Zoraï will yell discrimination. =P
If you stand VERY still, and close your eyes, after a minute you can actually FEEL the universe revolving around PvP.
Hell I'm with miles, I will not even play a game if i cannot make my character look atleast decent. Lack of customization would make my scoring shoot way down as well.
My god has horns.... nah, I don't think he is real either.
Well, maybe add a slider for completely different faces. I'll agree on that. Although, the Zoraï will yell discrimination. =P
I would be happy with just that. If the characters didn't look like they were super angry or "straining" all the time I wouldn't worry so much..
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Roll a Zoraï, and you'll never have to worry about facial expressions =P
If you stand VERY still, and close your eyes, after a minute you can actually FEEL the universe revolving around PvP.
Hell I've quit dozens of games before i even played because the character customization sucked :P
My god has horns.... nah, I don't think he is real either.
I dont think its a problem with insuficient customization. I think its a matter of taste. Yes you cant change the character's face, but you can change its shape and position and size of eyes, nose, etc.
I really like the current faces and miles doesnt. Just taste.
If you stand VERY still, and close your eyes, after a minute you can actually FEEL the universe revolving around PvP.
Same here, lol. I only continued Ryzom because I managed to make a half-way decent character. I still plan to re-evaluate my score of Ryzom the more I play it. As I said, I have a full 21-days to enjoy it. There's lots to do, and 21-days is probably not even enough to see it all!
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@Miles
I have no issue with your review. Why? Because you have made it perfectly clear that character customization is REALLY important to you, and that Ryzom's in only so-so.
Now, I'm also glad that you pointed out many of the great things that I've experinced in the game so far. I also agree that you're rating of the game is no big deal, and shouldn't be taken so serious.
For me, I completed my trial a week ago,and put my money where my mouth has been over the past month...I subscribed for 3-months (only about $10/mnth). Why? Because I'm finding so many things that Ryzom has done that I've never seen in other MMO's (many that you've already mentioned). Certainly the game is far from perfect, but the "sandbox" nature of it is such a surprising change for me that I've dropped my two other linear MMO subs.
My favorite feature of Ryzom?
You get to develop your own abilities? You heard me right...a taskbar full of my own custom skills. Game over.
I give you all a 6/10 for thread hijacking
Can anyone who's played the game for a while address questions 2 and 3 ?
Thanks!
Good post.
I find it funny that so many people are asking for a sandbox on this forum. the main topic as of late has been the negative aspects of harsh pvp in these games and how people want a more pve focused sandbox game with optional (fair) Faction pvp. They cry for it and yet here it is.
Ryzom is the best Pve oriented sandbox i've played since SWG. Sure the game has pvp but its totally optional much like SWG.
It doesn't toss it self in your face trying to ruin your day.
Seems like a game they would want yet they keep crying.
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Waiting on: GW2, BP
I give you all a 6/10 for thread hijacking
Can anyone who's played the game for a while address questions 2 and 3 ?
Thanks!
The game has a very small playerbase so the outpost mechanic isnt used as much and no i havent seen a small guild make an impact in the game.
I believe the encyclopedia is similar today. The new company has only released a handful of small mini patches in the last year.
Recent addition was a revamped quest line for new players and the introduction of a kitin lair along with UI changes thats all.
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Waiting on: GW2, BP
My only question:
Do you current players feel that Ryzom will have a decent lifetime left? Or do you honestly feel like it will probably die again? I mean it already died once.
My god has horns.... nah, I don't think he is real either.
It's fine. Obviously it could use more players but i havent seen any indication of the game dying. Patches have been coming down the pipe at a decent rate for the amount of subs it has.
Playing: Rift, LotRO
Waiting on: GW2, BP
I tried it for a bit about a yr ago, and did not really get into it, but I think i might give it another shot.
My god has horns.... nah, I don't think he is real either.
Too bad about the encyclopedia.
I know the game has a small player base. I was actually hoping that would allow a small guild to grab an outpost of its own.
What is the maximum group size? So many games today only allow six in a group and I'm hoping Ryzom allows at least 8. Although I suppose we could run two groups of 4 as long as we had a common chat channel.